Description
Heavenly coconut pyramids blend tropical sweetness with delicate texture, creating a simple yet elegant dessert. Rich, creamy coconut treats will delight your palate and transport taste buds to a Mediterranean paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Coconut Base:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) desiccated coconut
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) condensed milk
- 50 grams (1.76 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Flavor:
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration:
- 150 grams (5.29 ounces) dark chocolate
- Cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, blending until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Using slightly dampened hands, carefully mold the mixture into triangular pyramid shapes, ensuring each structure is compact and well-defined.
- Arrange the coconut pyramids on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Refrigerate for 60 minutes to allow the mixture to firm and maintain its pyramid structure.
- Gently melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over each coconut pyramid, creating an artistic pattern that covers the surface.
- Return the decorated pyramids to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to completely set and harden.
- Optional: Lightly dust the chilled pyramids with cocoa powder for an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the rich, tropical-inspired confection.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing and easier shaping.
- Use desiccated coconut for the best texture and authentic pyramid structure.
- Wet your hands slightly when forming pyramids to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to fingers.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially vanilla and chocolate.
- Create uniform pyramid sizes by using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon for consistent portioning.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and crisp chocolate coating.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate drizzles for different flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 19mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg